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TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT 
OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS 


OF ‘THE 


CHILDREN’S HOME 


AT MINEOLA, N. Y. 


TOGETHER WITH 
THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 


OCTOBER 1, 1907 


IncorroraTEeD May 23, 1885 
CoRPORATE NAME CHANGED JULY 12, 1906 


PRINTED AT THE MARION PRESS 


Jamaica, QuEENsBoROUGH, New-York 
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Board of JsHlanagers, 1907--1908 


Terms expire I91L0. 
Mrs. I. L. Moe, Newtown (Elmhurst). 
Miss Kate M. Rippett (at large), Hempstead. 
Mrs. G. Howranp Leavitt, Flushing. 
Mrs. SeaMan L. Perrir, Hempstead. 
Mrs. Cuarces J. Stewart (at large). 
Miss F. W. Brackwe tt, Long Island City. 
Mrs. Wo. E. Townsenp (at large), East Williston. 


Terms expire 1909. 
Miss Harrie Wuire, Long Island City. 
Mrs. Watter E. Frew, Hempstead. 
Mrs. A. J. Corpier, Jamaica (Woodhaven). 
Mrs. Joun Birpsati, Oyster Bay (Glen Cove). 
Mrs. Otiver L. Jones, Oyster Bay (Cold Spring Harbor). 
Mr. G. Howranp Leavirr (at large), Flushing. 
Mrs. T. ‘TRepwevt (at large), East Williston. 


Terms expire 1908. 

Mrs. Eart A. Gittespie, Jamaica (Woodhaven ). 

Mrs. Isaac H. Cocks, North Hempstead (Old Westbury ). 
Mrs. Cuarvtes D. Leverica, Newtown (Elmhurst ). 

Miss Armenia J. Froar, North Hempstead (East Williston). 
Mrs. (\C. A.W ILLETS, {| Ros pushing: 

Miss Anna Wixtets (at large), Roslyn. 

Mrs. James R. Wi ters (at large), Manhasset. 


Officers, 190721908 


President. 


MRS. WILLIAM E. TOWNSEND. 


First Vice-President. Second Vice-President. 
MRS. JAMES R. WILLETS. MRS. TIMOTHY TREDWELL. 


Secretary. 


MRS. CHARLES J. STEWART. 


Treasurer. 


MR. G. HOWLAND LEAVITT. 


Executive Committee. 
(With the above officers ex-officio. ) 
MRS. C. D. LEVERICH, Chairman. 
MISS ANNA WILLETS. MRS. G. HOWLAND LEAVITT. 
MRS. A. J. CORDIER. NERS are COC Ko: 
MRS. SEAMAN L. PETTIT. 


Matron. 
MRS. K. HUNTING. 


Attending Physician, DR. E. D. SKINNER. 
Consulting Physician, DR. JOSEPH H. BOGART. 


Committees, 1907-1908 


House CommMitTTEE. 


Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt, Chairman. 
Mrs. Walter E. Frew. Mrs. Louis N. Lanehart. 
Miss Hattie White. Mrs. C. A. Willets, Jr. 


SuppLy CoMMITTEE. 
Mrs. Seaman L. Pettit, Chairman. 
Mrs. John Birdsall. Mrs. Earl A. Gillespie. 
Mrs. Richard H. Robbins. Mrs. Benjamin D. Hicks. 


CLOTHING COMMITTEE. 


Mrs. William E. Townsend, Chairman. 
Mrs. James R. Willets. Miss C, A. Walters. 
Mrs. Jesse Browne, Jr. Mrs. Daniel Underhill. 


Instruction ComMITTEE. 
Mrs. ‘Timothy Tredwell, Chairman. 
Mr. S. R. Hewlett. Mrs. James H. Cruikshank. 
Mrs. Charles H. Hyde. Miss Mary Youngs. 


CoMMITTEE FOR PLacinc CHILDREN IN Homes. 


Miss Anna Willets, Chairman. 
Mrs. I. L. Moe. Miss Mary Post. 
Miss A. J. Float. Mrs. Oliver Whitson. 


TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT 


to the Home, which each year is becoming bet- 
ter known to workers among children as an 
institution almost unique of its kind,— not burdened with 
debts, honoring its bills as soon as rendered, and at the 
same time providing a wholesome, comfortable Christian 
home for all children committed to its care by Overseers 
of the Poor, by Commissioners of Borough Charities, or 
by parents unable to give them proper care in their own 
homes. 





There is no useless expenditure encouraged; the house 
is plain in construction and furnishings, without unneces- 
sary ornamentation, adapted to the purpose for which it 
was intended,—a ‘“‘ Home” in every sense of the word 
for dependent children, where each can lead his own in- 
dividual life under the wise guidance of competent care- 
takers: 

Owing to the increased cost of living and labor it has 
been found necessary to increase the weekly per capita 
rate charged for the board of children to two dollars per 
week for Nassau County and Queens Borough. Mr. 
Leavitt was instructed to confer with the Supervisors and 
Overseers of Nassau County in regard to the proposed 
rate. They were progressive enough to realize the justice 
of the measure, and promised co-operation and acceptance 
of the fact. 

By receiving a few more children the Home would be 


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placed on a firmer financial basis, and Mr. Leavitt pre- 
ferred a request from the Commissioner of the Borough 
of Manhattan to send here twenty children who have since 
become inmates. Sufficient space is reserved for County 
and Borough children, who are considered the principal 
beneficiaries for whom the Home was established. 

Since the Home opened, 728 children have been re- 
ceived and cared for. This year 75 have entered and 38 
have been discharged. Highest number at one time, 67. 
At present 63 are in the Home, 46 boys and 17 girls. 
Of the number coming and going during the year Oyster 
Bay sent 14, North Hempstead 40, Borough of Man- 
hattan 20, Borough of Brooklyn 2. 

We repeat, with gratitude to the Father above, that 
there have been three deaths only since the Home was 
established, the last one occurring in 1892. Is not this 
indeed a remarkable record? 

During the year just closed only ailments of an ordi- 
nary nature, such as all children are subject to, have been 
experienced. One little girl had inflammatory rheumatism 
and was sent to Nassau Hospital for treatment in prefer- 
ence to hiring a trained nurse. After remaining six or 
seven weeks she was returned to her friends much im- 
proved. One boy was also there for ten days at expense 
of Overseer Hoffman. Dr. Skinner continues his services 
to the Home, which are much appreciated. He meets 
the requirements of the Board of Health, vaccinates the 
children, etc., for which he is renumerated; otherwise his 
services are gratuitous. From time to time the Managers 
are enabled to remember him for unusual services by 
check, but he refuses to make an annual charge for ser- 
vices. Dr. Joseph H. Bogart is always ready to assist 
when called upon. Dr. C. G. J. Finn, consulting surgeon, 
has died since writing last report. 


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Mrs. Hunting remains with us as matron, assisted by 
her daughter, Miss Hunting. Mu§ss Robinson, assisted 
by Mrs. Kennecht when needed, is in charge of the sew- 
ing-room. Muss Hyatt presides in the school-room. 

The Managers feel that this faithful staff is deserving 
of their gratitude for their careful oversight and conscien- 
tious discharge of duties devolving upon them in their 
daily intercourse with the Home children. Example is 
more powerful than precept, especially with children, who 
are such imitative little creatures, and these children will 
carry with them through life memories of lessons in self- 
control and forbearance imbibed from these faithful care- 
takers. 

Miss Hyatt, in addition to her school duties, visits 
numbers of the children in their outside homes. In many 
instances she finds much to encourage and cheer her. It 
may be interesting to many to learn that of our children 
sent out into the great whirlpool of life four of our boys 
have become bookkeepers, one is in a city bank, six are 
clerks in stores, one is in the Army, and one in the Navy. 
Of our girls, two are trained nurses, three are teachers, 
several have become dressmakers and milliners, and sev- 
eral have married. Who can tell to what heights of prom- 
inence or position they may attain? And if the world 1s 
helped by the presence of good, manly, honest boys and 
industrious, high-principled girls, who shall say that we 
have worked for naught? Several of the girls and one 
boy, former inmates of the Home, have become regular 
paid helpers and are doing well, seeming much interested 
in their duties. 

The Managers and Executive Committees have held 
their usual meetings. We regret that the Managers’ 
meetings do not call out so large an attendance as could 
be desired. ‘This gentle reminder may be sufficient to 


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bring about the desired result. Sometimes an absent 
Manager will say, “ We know the interests of the Home 
are in safe hands, and that those present will attend to all 
necessary business.”” While this is very complimentary 
to those present, it would be still more so if all the Man- 
agers would attend and share the interests in common. 

The Executive meetings have been well attended, and 
as these meetings occur monthly it means much time and 
effort on the part of those who come, in several instances 
from many miles distant. The Executive Committee de- 
sires every Manager to know of all work undertaken at 
the Home, and full reports of proceedings are given at 
every Board meeting. | 

The annual meeting was held at the Home on Tues- 
day, October 2, 1906, Mrs. James R. Willets in the chair, 
at which time the following Managers were elected for a 
term of three years: 
Miss HattieWhite, Long Island City. Mrs. Oliver L. Jones, Oyster Bay. 
Mrs. Walter E. Frew, Hempstead. Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt, at large. 


Mrs. A. J. Cordier, Jamaica. Mrs. 'T. Tredwell, at large. 
Mrs. John Birdsall, Oyster Bay. 


Mr. Stephen R. Hewlett was elected auditor for the coming year. 


At this meeting notice was given of proposed changes 
in Articles I, II, VII, IX, and XV of the Constitution, 
which in November were duly considered and made, as 
reference to the printed Constitution will show. 

The following officers were elected for the year: 

Mrs. Wm. E. Townsend, President. 
Mrs. A. A. Degrauw, First Vice-President. 
Mrs. James R. Willets, Second Vice-President. 


Mrs. C. J. Stewart, Secretary. 
Mr. G. Howland Leavitt, Treasurer. 


The Executive Committee, with the officers ex officio, 
was elected as follows: 


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Mrs. C. D. Leverich, chairman ; Miss Anna Willets, Mrs. G. Howland 
Leavitt, Mrs. T. Tredwell, Mrs. S. L. Pettit, Mrs. I. H. Cocks. 


The following Standing Committees were appointed : 


House Committee.— Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt, chairman ; Miss Kate 
M. Riddell, Mrs. Louis N. Lanehart, Miss Hattie White, Mrs. C. A. 
Ayiaibets, e\ rs 


Supply Committee.— Mrs. Seaman L. Pettit, chairman; Mrs. John 
Birdsall, Miss A. J. Float, Mr. G. Howland Leavitt, Mrs. Benjamin D. 
Hicks. 


Clothing Committee. — Mrs. William E. Townsend, chairman; Mrs. 
James R. Willets, Mrs. Jesse Browne, Jr., Mrs. A. A. Degrauw, Mrs. 
Daniel Underhill. 


Instruction Committee.— Mrs. T. Tredwell, chairman; Mr. S. R. 
Hewlett, Mrs. James H. Cruikshank, Mrs. Walter E. Frew, Miss Mary 
Youngs. 


Committee for Placing Children in Homes. — Miss Anna Willets, chair- 
man; Mrs. I. L. Moe, Miss Mary Post, Miss Carrie A. Walters, Mrs. 
Oliver Whitson. 


The above Committees have materially helped the 
Home during the past year, and present interesting re- 
ports each month, and also one that is embodied in the 
Annual Report. 

For the House Cores Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt 
reports: 


REPORT OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE. 


During the past year we have spent for double-boilers, knives, plates, 
spoons, pails, table oil-cloth, etc., $39.80. 
Respectfully submitted, © Ameztia W. Leavirt, Chairman. 


Mrs. Seaman L. Pettit has had a large Home family to 
supply this past year, but, as always, proved herself equal 
to the emergency. She presents the following report of 
the Supply Committee, of which she is chairman. 


REPORT OF SUPPLY COMMITTEE. 


Again we are obliged to come before you with the same prosy state- 
ment as to food supplies. But as these are among the most necessary 
articles with which to meet the needs of the children confided to our care, 


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the same uninteresting story has to be repeated from year to year. No 
exact figures need be given as to the cost of the articles purchased for use 
in the Home, as these items will appear in the report of the ‘Treasurer. 
That the Home still retains its place in the interest of the people of the 
communities is manifested by the number and variety of the articles re- 
ceived as donations, and for which the Committee are glad to express 
their gratitude. It is hoped that as the years pass by the interest in this 
institution may steadily increase, and the number of these generous friends 
mulitply, so that a much larger number of children may receive the ben- 
efit of the moral and educational training to be found in the Home thus 
provided for them. We desire to mention here the excellent care given 
to all supplies sent the Home, by our careful and efficient Matron, Mrs. 
Hunting, in whose hands we intrust these donations and purchased food 
supplies, knowing that they will be used with discretion and judgment 
and to the best interests of the Home. 


Respectfully submitted, Henrretra A. Pettit, Chairman. 


Mrs. William E. Townsend, chairman of the Clothing 
Committee, reports the purchase of numerous demands 
for the sewing-room and clothes-closet as follows. 


REPORT OF CLOTHING COMMITTEE. 


The expenditures of this Committee during the past year have neces- 
sarily been larger than for several years, first because the number of chil- 
dren has been increased, and secondly some of the bedding needed re- 
newing. In February last, our seamstress, Miss Shepherd, was called to 
England by the illness of her mother, and her place was filled temporarily 
by a Mrs. Collins, who very soon realized that she was not fitted for the 
work. We were very fortunate in securing the services of Miss Alice 
Robinson, who has proved to be a very valuable acquisition to the sew- 
ing-room, and who is also very competent in assisting with the care of the 
children. Owing to the increase in our numbers, we have quite frequently 
been obliged to employ, by the day, an assistant seamstress, in order to 
keep up with the work. 

The Westbury Sewing Circle made and donated one oe night- 
gowns, and the East Williston Sewing Society two dozen of the same 
garments. ‘The Thread and Needle Club of Westbury have made three 
dozen underwaists, which were cut out for them by our seamstress. 

There have been made in the sewing-room 282 new garments, viz. : 
80 boys’ waists, 30 boys’ shirts, 82 pairs of pants, 11 girls’ dresses, 18 
night-dresses, 56 wash cloths, 4 shirt-waists, and 1 boy’s suit. ‘There 
have been as usual many donations of garments for both boys and girls, 
that have been made over to good advantage, and for which we are very 
grateful. 


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The hospital rooms have been changed into additional dormitories for 
the boys, which it was necessary to furnish with beds, mattresses, blank- 
ets, etc. ‘These, together with some new ones that were required in the 
old dormitories, have been provided at a cost of $184.58. The pillows 
were donated. Shoes have been purchased to the amount of $177.27. 
Other purchases, consisting of suits for the new boys, materials for girls’ 
dresses, boys’ waists and pants, underwear, stockings, shoe laces, tooth- 
brushes, scrubbing-brushes, combs, machine cotton, pins, etc., amounted 


to $159.54, making a total of $521.39. 
espectfully submitted, Anna W. Townsenp, Chairman. 


For the Instruction Committee, Mrs. T. Tredwell, 
chairman, presents the following interesting report. 


REPORT OF INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE. 


The School has continued the same during the year, with between 
fifty-five and sixty pupils attending. ‘Thanksgiving was observed with the 
usual service, and also the entertainment at Christmas. ‘The public enter- 
tainment on Arbor Day was appreciated by a large audience. St. Valen- 
tine’s Day, Flag Day, and all the other holidays have been appropriately 
observed. Most of the children attended the County Fair, which is 
always a red-letter day for them, and through the kindness of Miss Float 
and Mr. Thomas Albertson who each contributed five dollars, they en- 
joyed the treat of candy, popcorn, ice-cream, etc. 

The children greatly enjoyed the entertainments, by different friends, 
of singing, piano, recitations, gramophone, and addresses, also several 
donations of ice-cream, peanuts, candies, and cakes. Mrs. James R. 
Willets gave a chair for the teacher’s desk, and through friends and per- 
sonal efforts of some of the scholars who sold their hand-made articles we 
are happv in offering comfortable seats to our guests. 

Owing to the illness of Mrs. Carman there have been no meetings of 
the Loyal ‘Temperance Legion during the summer, but the children are 
anticipating their renewal. 

Miss Hyatt is especially adapted in bringing out the best in every 
scholar, and works on the line that in material achievement there are two 
elements, executive force and the great creative power — imagination. 
She is most helpful to the children in making ways and means for the 
ones who have developed decided business preferences, enabling them to 
procure instruction in special studies after leaving our Home, and later in 
securing responsible and well-paying positions. It is thus seen that her 
duties and interests extend far beyond the school-room. Again we solicit 
more frequent visits from friends, trusting they will try to make possible 
some plans for the advancement of the scholars. 


Respectfully submitted, Annie M. Trepweti, Chairman. 


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For the Committee for Placing Children in Homes, 
Miss Anna Willets, chairman, tells of the work of the 
Committee. 


REPORT OF COMMITTEE FOR PLACING CHILDREN 
IN HOMES. 


There have been admitted to the Home from October 1, 1906, to 
October 1, 1907, by commitment of the Poor Law officers, 26 boys 
and 19 girls, total 35; from parents or guardians, 3 boys and 2 girls, total 
5. Discharged from the Home during the year, and returned to parents 
or guardians, 22 boys and 11 girls, total 34. Placed in homes, 2 boys 
and 3 girls, total 5. Number of inmates in the Home on September 30, 
1907, 63. Of these 40 boys and 14 girls, total 54, were received by 
commitment of the Poor Law officers, and 6 boys and 3 girls, total 9, 
from parents. It is with pleasure that the Managers of the Home see it 
filling up once more with neglected children needing care. We have 
passed through the year without much sickness, and the general health of 
the children has been very good. 

Thinking our friends of the Home might enjoy a little account of the 
boys and girls that have gone out and are doing for themselves, I quote 
from our devoted teacher, who has kept personally in touch with many of 
them. She has visited this year at least twenty-five or more of them, 
many who are married and keeping house, happy and comfortable, and 
most of them earning a good living. We find them employed as teachers, 
bookkeepers, and clerks in banks, drug-stores and commission houses. 
There are plumbers, carpenters, soldiers and sailors, dressmakers, steno- 
graphers, and trained nurses. Indeed, nearly every industry claims one or 
more. Years ago one little boy thought if he could be a junkman with 
six bells on his wagon he would be happy. He is now nineteen, in a bro- 
ker’s office in the city, and thinks it must have been some other little boy 
that had such absurd ideas. While they have drifted all over the country, 
they do not seem to forget the days at the Home, often bringing their 
husbands or wives to visit the Home, and spend an hour or more in the 
school-house talking over old times. There are many pleasant things that 
could be told of the respect and affection many of these young people hold 
for their caretakers and teachers who so faithfully instilled in them princi- 
ples for the building of character. 


Respectfully submitted, Anna Witets, Chairman. 


For Thanksgiving a bountiful dinner was provided of 
chicken, potatoes, turnips, cranberries, pumpkin pies, 
apples, bananas, etc., toward which Mr. Schenck donated 
six chickens, which Mrs. Horther cooked. After dinner 


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Mrs. Hunting and Miss Shepherd hired a large wagon and 
took thirty-five children for a drive. All concluded they 
had much to be thankful for. 

At Christmas a delightful time was enjoyed by all. 
With the good dinner, the Christmas gifts and cheer pro- 
vided by many kind friends, the day was one long to be 
remembered. Mrs. Tredwell and Mr. S. R. Hewlett 
acted as Christmas Committee and purchased all gifts 
which were provided for every child and helper by the 
Managers. Spinney Memorial Sunday-school of Great 
Neck sent 35 Christmas stockings filled with goodies, also 
toys, games, books, etc.—a wagon load, delivered by Mr. 
Benjamin L. Coffin, who has brought a load to the Home 
for nine years. 

Dr. Cooley’s Sunday-school at Glen Cove, also a most 
faithful contributor, sent its usual bountiful collection of 
gifts of books, toys, etc., 

Mrs. Hunting and Miss Shepherd gave the children a 
treat on Christmas Eve, also gifts. 

On Fourth of July a box of fireworks was received 
from Consolidated Fireworks Company of America ( Mr. 
W.A.Turner). Dr. Skinner sent a young man to fire them 
off and prevent accidents. Mrs. Tredwell sent a bountiful 
supply of ice-cream and cake for all. 

Arbor Day was observed as usual. The day opened 
with heavy rain, but clearing toward noon. A goodly 
number attended the children’s exercises, which were up 
to the usual standard of excellence. A number of pretty 
articles were donated for the fancy table, also a num- 
ber of aprons. Many delicious cakes, for which the 
ladies of the neighborhood are noted, and ice-cream, were 
received by the Refreshment Committee. We regret that 
the list of cakes with the names of the donors was mis- 
laid, making it impossible to mention each one in our 


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printed list of donations, but we gratefully acknowledge 
their receipt in this way, and thank each one for the 
beautiful cakes that did such credit to the housewives 
sending them. Mrs. James R. Willets, Miss Kate M. 
Riddell, and Mr. Warren Cruikshank each sent checks 
for $25, which we gratefully acknowledge. 

The annual picnic was held this year upon the Home 
grounds, with a bountiful supply of cake and ice-cream. 
The fact was realized that the responsibility was some- 
what heavy of transporting this large family of children 
over the highway in wagons, with dangers from trolley- 
cars and automobiles; in consequence of which it was de- 
cided to make use of the pleasant Home grounds. Mr. 
Leavitt contributed five dollars toward picnic expenses, 
which was devoted toward ice-cream. The confectioner 
also donated one gallon of cream. Mr. Isaac H. Cocks 
sent ten tickets to the Home for an entertainment of the 
Boys’ Club. 

The children attended the Queens-Nassau Fair, and re- 
flected credit upon those in charge. Miss Hyatt arranged 
an exhibit to send to this Fair of the work of the school- 
children, consisting of basketry, hemstitching, embroidery 
on linen, cross-stitch, centerpieces, etc., the entire work 
being made by the children themselves. 

The children attend school, assist in housework, scrub, 
prepare vegetables, ete. The boys have a garden which 
has not been as flourishing as in former years, but they 
are learning something about the cultivation of the soil 
and chickens. These are interesting as well as useful sub- 
jects for them to acquire a knowledge of. One boy is 
handy with tools and has put in seventeen window cords, 
besides other repairs. 

A visit of inspection was made on March 1, 1907, by 
Mr. R. W. Wallace, representing the State Board of 


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Charities, in which the improvements mentioned in last 
report were noted. 

~The long-distance telephone has been found a great 
convenience, in fact a necessity. The Managers and 
Matron feel a degree of comfort in knowing that mutual 
communication can be had quickly by this wonderful in- 
strument. 

Ata meeting of the Executive Committee held in July, 
Miss Riddeli, who was present, expressed a desire to 
furnish the Managers’ room and reception hall with new 
rugs,—‘‘something to remind the Committee of her,’— 
and for that purpose donated the sum of $30. Not 
being well, she requested Mrs. James R. Willets and 
Mrs. William E.. Townsend to act for her in the matter 
and procure suitable rugs. Having new rugs would neces- 
sarily make the furniture, which had seen much wear, ap- 
pear to great disadvantage. It was not considered good 
enough to repair satisfactorily, so the proposition was 
made that the rooms be entirely refurnished, and that any 
Manager so inclined might contribute toward it by giv- 
ing a chair, etc. A ready response was accorded this pro- 
position which resulted in twelve handsome oak chairs 
with leather seats being purchased, also polished library 
table and revolving chair for use of the Secretary. The 
amount expended was $132.25. The improvement is 
very marked, and calls for universal commendation. The 
Managers feel justly proud of their attractive Home 
rooms. These gifts have been supplemented by that of 
a hall mirror and clothes-tree by Mrs. James R. Willets. 
The names of those contributing to the new furniture 
will be found in the list of donations, with amounts given. 

Another greatly appreciated donation was that made by 
Mr. Leavitt, who had the system of hot-water heating, 
that had completely given out, entirely overhauled, in- 


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volving a large expenditure which he met and gave to the 
Home. New floorings have been laid in both playrooms 
and in the upper hall. The buildings are in excellent 
order. The windmill is a source of much expense and 
inconvenience, having become worn by time, etc. Lack 
of wind often causes hindrance in filling the tank, so 
necessary in the Home work. Could not some other 
power be substituted for pumping the water and thus 
overcome this serious drawback? 

Societies assisting the Home during the year have been: 
Roslyn Club, Sunshine Society, Spinney Memorial 
Church of Great Neck, Jericho First Day School, Glen 
Cove Presbyterian Sunday-school, East Williston Sew- 
ing Society, Westbury Sewing Society, Southhold Pres- 
byterian Church, Thread and Needle Club of Westbury, 
Presbyterian Sunday-school of Corona, Queens-Nassau 
Agricultural Society. 

During the past year the Board of Managers has been 
deprived of one of its members and officers by death. 
Mrs. A. A. Degrauw died at her home in Jamaica on 
June 15, after an illness of seven months’ duration. Mrs. 
Degrauw was one of the Charter members of the Home, 
a member of the Board of Managers since its organiza- 
tion, and at the time of her death First Vice-President. 
She was always deeply interested in all that pertained to 
its welfare, although unable latterly to take part in its 
proceedings. She named the Home as one of the bene- 
ficiaries under her will, leaving a large amount to be de- 
voted toward the maintenance of the school, which build- 
ing she had erected in memory of her son. Resolutions 
of sympathy on her death were drawn up and sent to her 
family, and duly acknowledged. 

Mr. Leavitt has received during the year the sum of 
$500, a legacy from the estate of the late Mrs. Josephine 


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O. Skillman, of Roslyn, who requested Mrs. T. Tred- 
well to direct how the sum should be applied. Mrs. 
Tredwell has named the proposed new hospital building 
as the object. This proposed new hospital building has 
been made necessary by the use of the present hospital 
rooms for extra dormitory purposes. This privilege was 
granted the Home by the President of the Board of 
Health, provided the Home should erect a separate build- 
ing for a hospital. The energies of the Managers are now 
directed to this end, and a fair is in preparation to acquire 
funds with which to carry out this intention. Mrs. Tred- 
well is its chairman and extends a cordial invitation to all 
friends for co-operation. Plans are being considered, and 
if sufficient funds are secured the near future will see the 
completion of this new addition to the Home property. 

The Treasurer reported on November 19, 1907, that 
the receipts from the Fair for the new Hospital Building, 
held on October 11 and 12, amounted to $2023.61 to 
date. Thanks are extended to all who kindly assisted 
with time, money, or articles donated. 

Respectfully submitted, J. E. Stewart, 


October, 1907. Secretary Board of Managers. 


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REPORT OFZANNU AT Nit E DUNG 


The annual meeting of the association of Children’s 
Home was held at the Home, Mineola, on Tuesday, 
October 1, 1907. Fifteen members were present. Mrs. 
William E. Townsend, President, called the meeting to 
order and read the rooth Psalm. Mrs. Stewart acted as 
secretary. 

The annual report of the Board of Managers, prepared 
by the Secretary, was read, accepted with thanks, and 
ordered to be printed as usual. 

The Treasurer’s annual report was read, showing the 
balance in Nassau County Bank to be $341.71. It was 
reported that the proposed changes in the Constitution, 
notice of which.was given at the last annual meeting, had 
been acted upon at a meeting of the Association held last 
November, and had become permanent. 

No other business being presented, upon motion the 
election of seven Managers was then proceeded with. 

Miss Float was made teller, and upon motion of Mr. 
Leavitt was authorized to cast one vote for each of the 
following members, whose names had been duly pre- 
sented, all of whom were declared elected Managers to 
serve three years: Mrs. I. L. Moe, to represent New- 
town; Miss K. M. Riddell, at large; Mrs. G. Howland 
Leavitt, Flushing; Mrs. Seaman L. Pettit, Hempstead ; 
Mrs. Charles J. Stewart, at large; Miss F. W. Blackwell, 
Long Island City; Mrs. William E. Townsend, at large. 
There being a vacancy in the Board of Managers caused 
by the death of Mrs. A. A. Degrauw, Mrs. Earl A. Gil- 
lespie of Woodhaven was elected Manager for the unex- 
pired term. Mr. S. R. Hewlett was elected auditor for 
the year. 

Respectfully submitted, J. E. Srewart, Secretary. 


Children’s Home at Mineola J9 


TREASURER’S REPORT 


To the Board of Managers, Children’s Home: 
The Treasurer’s receipts and payments for the year 


ending September 30, 1907: 


DR. le 
actiyeOCloDstE se L OOO wm S40 520 2am WV ACCS mae nee $2,002.50 
Boarder meer er, helen AG SS OOO ee leddees a oe 194.00 
Pninitials Dnesten een eat SOOO mV cate ats 995-33 
TOU CHCS ae eet ese ne 7. okt, Zee mer sTOCericse. 00 916.99 
Miembcrsitpae a eee ee eek SO CMO NOCS mean aly RYACG 
Gorner Cupboard aincn es Life 2 mee VIS) Keene ee 317.50 
Legacy, Mrs. J. O. Skillman 500.00 Postage & Printing. 94.68 
LCCres SCC Meee cet ae So Ono gee Repairs meee 250.50 
Donations, Money ....... Pi G. 5 Ome iicicentalseyy csr, 415.18 

ao Thanksgiving . . . ZAG Ome Ouse: Char pes mer me Ol 4.4.1 

os Siristiass 89.00 Mineola Sun. Sch. 10.00 

<A PicniCi ese ee ae S200 mr OKinuer ee 110.00 

Sy Burnitusee saa Io le cee Licsplighen. 6 ate 47.00 

ANd ors\oA DEVS. Creek key ee aed BOI A Samet Od eee gers eee 542.64 
Ghristnas se 2-2 . 42.89 

School supplies. . . 32.86 

‘Lelephonej: ea: 35.09 

Bal. NassauCo.Bk. 341.71 

$8,081.74 $8,081.74 


Bayside, L. I., October 2, 1907. 
G. HOWLAND LEAVITT, Treasurer. 
Audited, October 10, 1907. 8S. R. Hewlett. 


WViotiCa vesaremg nt eee $ 9,400.00 
Nursery sn cenee we 162.10 
Pivatta Pond eee citric. 83.00 
Nassau County Bank... ... TAL al 

$9,976.81 


FIRE INSURANCE 


edivocohhcwene Uwbtyategite tes | EexpiresuWecemnbem ny 1007... $ 3,000 
Conmnecticiitues 6.) noe Expires: December g,a100 7 ee. vo 3,000 
Union Assurance Society .. Expires January 19, 1908...... 2,500 
Queen Insurance Company .Expires August 13, 1908...... 2,500 
Boston Insurance Company .Expires August 13, 1908...... 1,000 
Boston Insurance Company. Expires August 13, 1908...... 1,500 
National of Hartford ..... Expires March Ls 000 sare 1,000 

$15,500 


Home Building, $12,500 Contents, $1,500 School Building, $2,000 


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DONATIONS — MONEY- 
Wires: AT eAy Deoraiwee ee ea losoo 


Legacy 


Mrs. J. O. Skillman _... $500.00 


Mrs. ‘R. Robbins 27. . .-* 
Vireiseria Cocks see 
Locust Valley Sew. Soc. . 
ACE riend ss oo) ern er ees 
Mrs. J. R. Willets (chair) 
Miss Kate M. Riddell _. 
Mr. Warren Cruikshank . 
Mrs. W. E. Townsend . 


Thanksgiving 
Mrs. James R. Willets . . 
Mr. & Mrs. Leavitt __.. 
Miss Kate M. Riddell . . 
Mrs. W. E. Townsend. . 
WirsslLinkletten m2 0 


Christmas 
Ladies, Euchre Clabs > 
Mrs. James R. Willets . . 
Naas lohnebirdsall os 
Biase Vie Ost tee, eee 
Mrs. W. E. Townsend. . 
Mase a WV ilets. 2) tome 
Mrs. Leverich & daughter 
Mrs; Al W.-Willets, 23. 
MrasAcs) eC Onuehar a me 
Miss K. M. Riddell... . 
Mrs. James Cruikshank . 


Furniture 
Miss K. M. Riddell... - 
Miss Anna Willets..... 
Wire. illetsoa[r. 
Mrs. W. E. Townsend. . 


6.00 

2.00 
21.00 
25.00 
12450 
25.00 
25.00 


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5-00 
10.00 
5-00 
5-00 
5-00 
10.00 
10.00 
25.00 
10.00 
2.00 
2.00 


30.00 
4-25 
7.00 
7.00 


Mrs= james. Viilletseer 
Mrs. 'C. D: Leverich: —. -. 


Mrs; S. L. Pettit 


Mret loli Cockssee. ee 
Wirsis ie Bate warta| eae ee 
Mrs. A. M. Tredwell ... 
Mr. 5.°A. Hewlett... ._- 


Arbor Day 


Candy Table .. 
Mrs. Frew .._.. 
Mrs. Pettit .. J - 


Apron Table .. 
Fancy Table .. 
Mrs. Martha T. 


Willets. . 


Mrs. James R. Willets . . . 
Mrs. W. A. Warnock ... 
Mrs. H. T. Hewlett.._.. 
Mrs. Daniel Underhill ... 
Mrs. Jesse Browne, Jr... . 
WrseG ak Meynengee. 
Mrs, Henry Hicks=2 
Mrs. W. E. Townsend .. 
Mrs. George Schmidt .... 
Mrs. Benjamin Stern... .. 
S. P. Taber-Willets 

Mrs. A. A. Gardiner .... 


Mrs. George T. 
Mrs. E. Johrens 


Hewlett . 


Mrs. George Doris... ... 


Mrs. George H. 
Misses Post... . 


Olney as 


DONATIONS FOR THE YEAR 
October, 1906 

Mrs. J. J. Sullivan and Ida ‘T. Sullivan, Roslyn, 5 pounds candy; Mrs. 
Hewlett, 8 vests, 11 pairs pants, 6 coats, 1 pair shoes; Mrs. William 
Townsend, 5 pumpkins; Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 3 barrels pototoes, quantity 
pumpkins, squashes, carrots, magazines; Roslyn Club, 95 bibs; Mrs. Bird- 
sall, 1 child’s cloak; Mrs. Phebe Brown, 1 bushel pears; Miss Carroll, 
Poughkeepsie, 12 hats; Mrs. G. H. Leavitt, 13 bibs; Mrs. Tredwell, 2 


sheets, I counterpane. 


30.00 
F200 
7.00 

14.00 
£25 
2.00 
ox 
5-00 


21.40 
5.00 
10.00 
34-95 
12.80 
3.80 
100.00 
25.00 
5.00 


10,00 
5.00 


gee. 
5.00 
2.00 
10.00 
25.00 


5.00 
1.00 

50 
1.00 
3.00 
1.00 


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November 
Mrs. William Townsend, magazines, quantity potatoes, I overcoat, un- 
derclothing, 1 suit pajamas; Miss Amy Willets, quantity celery, peppers, 
magazines; Miss Phebe Seaman, tree of bananas; Mrs. Robbins, quantity 
of beets, turnips, carrots; Sunshine Society, basket fruit; Roslyn Club, 
basket fruit; Mrs. Clarence Mackay, 24 hats; Mr. Schenck, 6 chickens. 


December 
Mrs. ‘Tredwell, 3 neckties, 3 brushes, 3 combs, 3 pairs gloves, 1 dozen 
handkerchiefs, 6 work-baskets, subscription to Youth’s Companion 1906— 
1907; Mrs. Lydia P. Valentine, 2 pairs mittens; Mrs. F. E. Story, check 
for $5 for children; Mrs. Richard Robbins, 1 basket russet apples; Mrs. 
A. J. Van Sicklen, Jamaica, 2 games, 2 dolls, 5 books; Jennie and Burt 
Van Sicklen, 1 book; Mrs. Clarence Mackay, 2 coats, 1 hat, quantity of 
small sandals; Mrs. E. Cushing, 5 pounds candy; Mr. Schenck, 2 tur- 
keys; Jericho First Day School, 62 handkerchiefs; Glen Cove Presbyterian 
Sunday-school, 24 books, 10 games, 1 stable, 1 work-box, 1 backgam- 
mon board, 1 doll’s chair, 1 magic lantern, 1 toy elephant, 4 dolls, 1 
rubber doll, 1 donkey and cart, 1 cart, 3 men; Mrs. Leverich, 1 barrel 
molasses; Mrs. Hunting and Miss Shepherd, ice-cream and cake; Spinney 
Memorial Sunday-school, Great Neck, 35 Christmas stockings filled with 
candy, popcorn, nuts, oranges, apples and toys, 1 doll’s toilet set, 1 set 
doll’s furniture, I tin auto, 1 harmonica, several horns, 1 pair low tan 
shoes, 1 watch, 1 large box candy, 1 doll’s bureau, 1 engine, 2 auto- 
harps, 1 silver pencil, 1 good overcoat, § shirts, 2 pairs drawers, 23 
books, 11 games; Mrs. Birdsall, 21 cards buttons, 1 pair pants; Mrs. 
Hunting, 10 pairs boys’ gloves, 4 pairs girls’ kid gloves, 2 sweaters, 7 
hair ribbons, 3 stick pins; Mrs. Pettit, 7 pounds candy. 
January 
Mrs. Pettit, 6 packages raisins, 6 packages currants; Mrs. T. Tredwell, 
magazines, cold cream, candies and cakes for children; Mrs. Cocks, pail 
lard, pail sausages. 
February 
Mrs. Stewart, papers; Mrs. B. D. Hicks, crate of oranges, magazines; 
Mrs. 'T. Tredwell, 1 pair arctics, 22 tan shoe laces, half-dozen pairs 
stockings, 1 shoulder shawl, 1 black skirt, 2 barrels potatoes; Mrs. Bird- 
sall, 2 flannel dresses, 4 wash dresses, 3 boys’ coats, 2 pairs shoes (old); 
Mrs. ‘Townsend, 12 feather pillows —very nice. 


March 

Mrs. T. Tredwell, cakes for children; East Williston Sewing Society, 
2 dozen night-dresses; Westbury Sewing Society, 1 dozen night-dresses; 
Mrs. I. H. Cocks, 50 eggs for Easter; Miss Amy Willets, 10 heads 
cabbage; Mrs. Horther, 158 hot cross buns; Mrs. Lowerrie, Easter cards 
and papers, Southhold Presbyterian Church; 24 undergarments made by 
the Thread and Needle Club of Westbury; Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 1 barrel 
potatoes, half-bushel turnips, 1 bushel parsnips, 1 bushel salsify, 4 pounds 
butter; Mrs. Fitch, candy for the children; Miss Hunting, Easter candy 
for the children; Miss Robinson, hair ribbons for the girls; Mrs. Hunting, 
flowers for Easter. 


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April 

Mrs. Jesse Browne, Jr., 1 tablecloth, 1 union suit, 4 handkerchiefs 
(old), 1 percale skirt, 1 black skirt, 1 red lawn waist, 2 white waists, 
1 red flannel waist, 1 white skirt, 1 colored skirt, 1 doll, 2 yards lace, 
1 pair kid gloves, 1 pair brown silk gloves, 1 pair cotton gloves, 2 night- 
shirts, 4 pairs men’s drawers, 4 undervests, 1 suit pajamas, 2 bureau 
scarts, 1 brown linen waist, 3 pairs low shoes, 2 pairs shoes, 1 white and 
black suit, 1 flannel skirt, 1 checked waist, 1 pair white stockings, 2 pairs 
black stockings, 5 pairs socks, 3 pairs white socks, 6 cravats, 14 yards 
gingham (new); Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 744 pounds butter, 3 cakes, 26 eggs. 


May 

Mrs. Carman, I waist, 2 girls’ coats, 1 dress, 2 pairs shoes, 1 pair low 
shoes, 2 boys’ coats, 5 pairs stockings, 1 pair socks, 8 cravats, 6 straw 
hats, 1 girl’s hat, 3 pairs ties, 1 small dress; Mrs. Tredwell, 1 pair clip- 
pers (new), I pair sharpened; Mrs. William ‘Townsend, garden seeds, 
Mrs. I. H. Cocks, garden and flower seeds; Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 5 bushels 
potatoes, 1 bushel turnips, 2 bushels parsnips, quantity rhubarb; Mr. 
McCord, 6 volume series 4 Helping Hand; Mrs.S. L. Pettit, 12 pounds 
raisins, 12 pounds currants, citron, 14 scrub-brushes, 30 loaves bread; 
Mrs. Robbins, 2 bags potatoes; Mrs. R. Brower, 2 pairs pants, 1 coat 
and vest, 2 long cloaks, 2 short coats, 3 suits—skirts and jackets, 1 blue 
coat, 1 purple skirt, 1 black skirt; Louis Krause, florist, Mineola, 4 beds 
flowering plants; Mrs. Kennecht, cabbage plants; Mr. Oscar Tuttle, 2 
bags potatoes. 

Fune 

Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 1% crates strawberries, 4 pounds butter, quantity 
lettuce, swisschard, large basket cherries, bouquet of roses; Mrs. A. Gar- 
diner, Roslyn, 7 white suits, perfectly good, 1 colored suit, 1 colored 
waist, 2 white dresses, small,—all beautifully laundered; Mrs. 'T. ‘Tred- 
well, 10 dozen cakes, quantity ice-cream, box fireworks from Consoli- 
dated Fireworks Co. of America; Unknown, crate pineapples; Mrs. E. E. 
Birdsall, quantity lettuce, 1 pair shoes, 2 pairs white stockings, 1 pair 
black stockings; Mrs. Armstrong, quantity lettuce; Mr. I. H. Cocks, 10 
tickets for entertainment of Boys’ Club; Miss Robinson, 2 dozen lemons; 
Mrs. and Miss Hunting, 15 pineapple pies, half-dozen lemons. 


July 

Mrs. B. D. Hicks, g bushels potatoes, 1 basket rhubarb, 1 basket let- 
tuce, 2 bushels string beans, 2 bushels swisschard, 1 basket berries, 2 
bunches sweet peas, half-bushel beets, 1 bushel apples, 1 bushel cabbage; 
Mrs. Clarence Mackay, quantity vegetables, g baskets of beautiful flowers; 
Mrs. William Sheehan from August 1, 6 to 8 quarts of milk daily, except 
Sundays; Mr. T. Tredwell, load of kindling wood; Mrs. I. H. Cocks, 
quantity of green corn, tomatoes, beets, squashes, onions, string beans; 
Presbyterian Sunday-school, cake and ice-cream; Mrs. Townsend, bag 
of apples; Mr. Robbins, bag of string beans; Mrs. Kennedy, 150 small 


cakes, ice-cream for all the children, 5 pounds candy. 


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August 
Mrs. Mackay, 2 baskets of flowers, vegetables; Mr. Robbins, bag of 
pears; Mrs. J. M. Post, Westbury, 1 gallon pot butter, button basket, small 
tomatoes; Mrs. William Townsend, 3 door mats, 1 barrel potatoes, bag 
apples; Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 1 bushel lima beans, 1 basket swisschard, 150 


ears sweet corn. 


ARBOR DAY 

Donations of cake from Westbury: Mrs. Velsor, Mrs. Jesse P. Kelsey, 
Mrs. David Layton, Mrs. Benjamin D. Hicks, Mrs. Elizabeth Hiller, 
Mrs. J. W. Post, Mrs. Catharine Willis, Mrs. Fred F. Sharpless, Mrs. 
Edward Hicks, Mrs. Harold Patterson, Mrs. Henry Hicks, $1, Misses 
Martha and Mary Post, Mrs. I. H. Cocks. 

Cake from Jericho: Mrs. William T.. Underhill, Mary S. Willis, Sarah 
E. Robbins, Eveline Hubbs, Sarah J. Malcolm, Caroline Willets, Amy 
Willets, Mary J. Jackson, Mrs. S. S. Underhill, Jr., Anna Seaman, Mrs. 
James H. Seaman. 

Apron Table 

Mrs. Degrauw, fancy work-apron; Mrs. William Townsend, 2 long 
gingham aprons; Mrs. George Titus, 2 long gingham aprons; Mrs. Charles 
Willets, 15 aprons; Mrs. ‘Timothy Tredwell, 2 aprons; Mrs. Charles 
Leverich, 16 aprons. 

Through some mistake, the list containing the names of other friends 
who donated to Arbor Day became mislaid, and cannot be acknowledged 
here. We regret it deeply, and apologize for our carelessness, and will 
try to do better next time. 


From Glen Cove Sunday-school 

Games: Train for Boston, Daily Mail, The Race for the Cup, Home 
Base-Ball, Merry Christmas, Bicycle Race, Snap, Peter Coddles, Buster 
Brown at the Circus, Blocks. 

Books: Grover Wyman, Jack the Bean-Stalk, Fame Friends, Work and 
Play, Cheer for Children, Large Print, Chatterbox, A. B. C. Books, Feet 
and Wings, Stories from Fairyland, Tom ‘Thumb, Blue Eyes, Night Be- 
fore Christmas, Animal Stories, Aladdin and Other Stories, Whiter Than 
Snow, Michael Strogoff, The Tinklears Brothers Tide Mill, ‘The Stolen 
Chimes, Susie’s Spectacles, Giant Story Books, Christmas Surprise, Chitty 
Chatty Stories, Stories Merry and Wise. 


From The Spinney Memorial M. E. Sunday-school, Great Neck, L.I. 
One load Christmas cheer, delivered by Mr. Benjamin L. Cofhn. 
Games: Nellie Bly, District Messenger Boy, The Game of Innocents 

Abroad, Base-Ball, Jumpers, Crokinole, Dominoes, Pit, Corner Grocery, 

Flinch, Fascination. 

Books: Pastime Story Book, Monkey Jack, Tom Thumb, Bright Eyes, 
Dolly and Mr. Doggins, Great Big Story Book, The Dream that Came 
True, Book of Short Stories, Play Time, A Birthday Year and Other 
Stories, Treat, At the Farm, The Three Beans, Sis Hopkins’ Own Book, 
The Story of Robin Hood, Little Bo-Peep, Little Forget-Me-Not, Snow 
Flakes, Magazine of Fun, George’s Ride and Other Stories, Your Dolly, 
Some Bird Friends, Baby Pet, 5 Scrap Books. 


24 Children’s Home at Mineola 


HONORARY MEMBERS OR PATRONS — ¢1oo 


Mr. James Cruikshank.* Mrs. Oliver L. Jones. 
Mrs. Charles D. Leverich. Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt. 
Mrs. A. A. Degrauw.* Miss Catherine Ditmis. 
Mr. A. A. Degrauw.* Mr. James R. Willets.* 


Mr. DeWitt C. Bowker. , Mrs. James R. Willets. 
Hon. John A. King.* 


LIFE MEMBERS — §25 


Mrs. James R. Willets. Mr. Morris Fosdick.* Mrs. Spencer H. Smith.* 
Mrs. Edward Willets. Mrs. C. J. Fosdick. Mr. G. H. Leavitt. 

Mr. Edward Willets. Miss Kate M. Riddell. Mrs. Hannah Willets.* 
Mrs. C. Rapelye. Miss Atala Thayer. MranC.b. Gale; 

Mrs. Frederick Willets. Mr. R. V. Cruikshank. Mrs. T. Tredwell. 

Mr. Frederick Willets.** Mrs. Seaman L. Pettit. Mrs. F. E. Hegemeyer. 
Mr. Daniel Underhill.* Mr. Oliver L. Jones. Mrs. Philip M. Wood. 
Mrs. Daniel Underhill. Mrs. Alice A. Backus. Mrs. Mary W. Wright.* 
Mrs. Isaac H. Cocks. Mrs. G. L. Babcock. Mr. Warren Cruikshank. 
Mrs. E. T. Hicks.* = Miss Ida A. Van Alst.** Mrs. WarrenCruikshank. 
Mrs. Benj. D. Hicks. Mrs. P. M. Haggerty. Mr. D. M. Cruikshank. 
Mr. Benj. D. Hicks.* Mrs. John H. Prall. © Miss Armenia J. Float. 
Hon. John A. King.* Mrs. Alice M. Cordier. Mr. J. H. Cruikshank. 
Mr. A. A. Degrauw.* Mr. Charles H. Jones. Mrs. J. H. Cruikshank. 
Mrs. E. E. Ward.* —= Mr. Philip L. Jones. Mrs. Earl A. Gillespie. 


* Deceased. 


Children’s Home at Mineola 


Mrs. Robert B. Parsons. 


MEMBERS — ¢5 
Mrs. H. D. Powers. 


si 


Mr. James M. Oakley.* 


Mrs. Charles J. Stewart. Mr. Stephen R. Hicks.* Mrs. James M. Oakley. 


Mrs. H. R. White. 
Mr. E. A. Hopkins.* 
Mr. J. Browne, Jr. 
Mrs. J. Browne, Jr. 
Mirs-- H.-R. Broad: 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 


Charlotte F. Case. 


Thomas Mott. 
Mrs. G. T. Hewlett. 
Miss C. VanWyck. 
Miss A. C. Rotert. 
Mr. E. A. Brinckerhoff. 
Mrs. James E. Hillyer. 
Miss Lillian L. Browne. 
Miss G. B. Browne. 
Mrs. Walter E. Frew. 
Mrs, GA. Thayer, Jr. 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 
Mrs. 


Edward Sherer. 
G. N. Conklin. 
Isaac L. Moe. 
Mary B. Norris. 
Da Cock: 
John Birdsall. 
Mrs. C. C. Parsons.* 
Mrs. George Emory.* 
Mr. George Emory. 
Mrs. E. J. Graham. 
Mr. J. H. J. Stewart. 
Mrs. John G. Dutcher. 
Mr. Samuel Willets. 
Miss Anna Willets. 
Mr. H. N. Anable.* 
Mrs. H. N. Anable. 
Miss Ball. 

Mr. S. R. Hewlett. 
Mrs. A. A. Gardner. 
Miss Alice M. Cordier. 
Mrs. S. S. Stocking. 


Mrs. J. Kent Boyd.* 
Miss Cornelia King.* 
Mrs. A. Richardson. 


Mrs. Fountain. 


Miss P. Hagner. 


Lewis L. Fosdick.* Mrs. Chas. H. Harris.* 


Mrs. J. H. Whitson. 


Isaac Amberman.* Mrs. P. J. A. Harper. 
Ab’m DeBevoise.* Mr. P. J. A. Harper.* 


Mrs. Oscar P. Willis. 
Virgie era Vy lietasg cs 
Mr. D.L.Hardenbrook. 
Mrs. John J. Davies. 
Miss Louise Valentine. 
Mrs. F. E. Willits. 


Mrs. George E. Cock.* 
Mr. George E. Cock.* 
Miss Esther Willets.* 
Miss Hannah Willets.* 
Mr. Robert B. Parsons.* 
Mrs. H. S. Bartow. 
Mrs. A. H. Baxter. 
Mrs. J. Aug. Albertson. 
Miss F. W. Blackwell. 
Mr. George L. Peck.* 
Mrs. Jacob Wyckoff.* 
Miss Hattie E. White. 
Mrs. S. T. Rushmore. 
Mrs. George E. Clay. 
Mrs. Henry T. Hewlett. 


Mrs. Eliza L.Saunders.** Mrs. Wm. F. Wyckoff. 


Mrs. Willis W. Young. 
Mrs. Oliver H. Perry. 
Mrs. F. M. Wheeler. 


E. A. Brinckerhoff. Mr. K. W. Wheeler. 
Wm. M.Ackley.* Mrs. Henry A. Bogart.* Mrs. Frank E. Hopkins. 


Mrs. George A. Searing. 
Mrs. Edward Hall. 
Mrs. John M. Moe. 
Miss C. F. Walters. 
Miss Amy Willets. 
Mrs. George Elliott. 
Mrs. John L. Riker, 2d. 
Mr. James R. Willets.* 
Mrs. H. Prior.* 

Mrs. Thomas S. Prior.* 
Mr. John Nix.* 

Mrs. John Nix.* 

Mrs. S. Norris. 

Mrs. W. A. Warnock. 
Mrs. H. H. Tredwell. 
Mrs. M. Richardson. 
Mr. C. E. Conklin. 
Mrs. R. H. Robbins. 
Miss G. R. Leverich. 
Mrs. W. Floyd-Jones.* 
Mrs. S. Platt-Decker. 


Mrs. Sophia U. Willets. 
Mrs. Louis N. Lanehart. 
Miss Lila K. Willets. 

Mrs. George K. Meynen. 


Mrs. E. ‘T. Cushing. 
Mrs. Wm.E. Townsend. 
Miss Irene H. Pettit. 
Miss M. G. Leverich. 
Mrs. G. J. Garretson. 
Mrs. Oliver Whitson. 
Mrs. Samuel Underhill. 
Miss Phebe P. Willis. 
Mrs. W. S. Shrigley. 
Mrs. J. H. Smedley. 
Mrs. D. O. Linkletter.* 
Mrs. George L. Peck. 
Wiisse he ab eck: 

Mrs. W. W. Cocks.* 
Miss Annie S. Wyckoff. 
Miss Mary Post. 

Mr. Timothy Tredwell. 
Miss Mary Youngs. 
Mrs. Richard M. Bell. 
Miss Fannie Ahles. 


CONSTITUTION 


I.— Name. 


The corporate name of this Association shall be ‘*’THE CHILDREN’s 
Home at Mineota, N. Y.’’ 


1I.— Object. 


The object of this Association shall be to provide a temporary home for 
destitute children, and such as may be committed to its care by the County 
Superintendents and ‘Town Overseers of the Poor of Nassau County and 
of the Borough of Queens. 


L11.— Membership. 


The names of the persons presented for membership, after the incorpo- 
ration of this Association, shall be submitted to the Executive Committee 
and approved by a majority of its members: 

All members of this Association shall pay an initiation fee of at least 
five (§) dollars, and thereafter an annual fee of one (1) dollar. 

The non-payment of said annual fee within three (3) months after the 
annual meeting in October, shall be considered equivalent to a resignation, 
and the name of the person thus neglecting to pay shall be stricken from 
the roll of membership. 


LV.—Life Membership. 


Any one who shall contribute at one time the sum of twenty-five (25 ) 
dollars for the purpose shall, on the approval of the Executive Committee, 
be a Life Member, and the payment of ove hundred (100) dollars under 
like conditions shall constitute such a person a Patron of the Association. 

And all monies received from persons becoming Life Members or Pa- 
trons shall be invested, and only the income arising therefrom used for 
the current expenses of the Association. 


V.—Board of Managers. 


The business of the Association shall be conducted by a Board of Man- 
agers, consisting of twenty-one members, two of whom shall be chosen 
from each town, and seven at large. ; 

They shall hold office for the term of three years respectively, and 
seven of their number shall be elected each year by the Association at its 
annual meeting. 

They shall hold stated meetings every three months, and special meet- 
ings at any time when called by the President at the request of three 
members of the Board. 


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They may adopt a set of By-Laws for their own government, and make — 
all necessary rules and regulations for the proper administration of their 
trust ; subject, however, to the direction of the Association, to which they 
shall submit an annual report of their proceedings. 

They shall also appoint and dismiss the Superintendent and Matron, 
and shall fix their compensation. 

They shall also have power to fill, until the next regular election, all 
vacancies that occur in the Board. 


VI.—Officers. 


Within ten days after the annual meeting the Board of Managers shall 
convene and elect by ballot from their own number, for a term of one 
year, a President, a First Vice-President, a Second Vice-President, a Sec- 
retary, a Treasurer, and a committee of six, three of whom must reside 
within five miles of the Home, who, with the above-named officers, ex- 
officio, shall constitute the Executive Committee. 


V II.— Meetings. 


The annual meeting of the Association shall be held on the first Twes- 
day in October, at such time and place as may be designated by the Board 
of Managers. 

At said meeting the annual reports of the Board of Managers, of the 
Secretary, and of the Treasurer shall be read, and seven members of the 
Board of Managers, and an Auditing Committee consisting of one member 
of the Association, shall be elected by ballot. 

Special meetings of the Association may be called at any time by the 
Board of Managers, after one week’s notice in three county papers, stat- 
ing the object of such meeting. 


VITI.—President. 


The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and the 
Board of Managers, and shall vote only in case of a tie. In the absence 
of the President, one of the Vice-Presidents shall fill the place. 


LX.—Secretary. 


The Secretary shall give notice of the meetings of the Association, of 
the Board of Managers, and of the Executive Committee, and shall keep 
a record of their proceedings. 


X.— Treasurer. 


The Treasurer shall have in charge all monies contributed for the pur- 
poses of the Home, and acknowledge the same, keep a record of all gifts 
that may be received, and pay from the funds in hand such bills as shall 
be directed and allowed by the Executive Committee. 

The Treasurer shall report monthly to the Executive Committee, and 
quarterly to the Board of Managers, and make a detailed statement to the 
annual meeting of the Association. 


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X1I.—Executive Committee. 

The Executive Committee shall have the direct supervision of the 
Home, and the general charge of affairs. 

It shall hold regular monthly meetings at the Home, at which the 
Treasurer and Standing Committees shall make reports. 

This committee shall have authority to expend an amount not to ex- 
ceed the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars for any special purpose not 
included in the regular expenses of the Home. 

It shall arrange for one of its members to visit the institution at least 
once each week. 

XI1.—Standing Committees. 

The President, with the approval of a majority of the Board of Man- 
agers, shall appoint all standing committees, who shall report to the Ex- 
ecutive Committee and the Board of Managers when required. 


XIL[1.—Quorum. 


1. Of the Association.— If there isa member from each town in Nassau 
County and one from the Borough of Queens present at any meeting of the 
Association, seven members shall constitute a quorum. 

z. Of the Board of Managers.—Seven members shall constitute a 
quorum of the Board of Managers. 

3. Of the Executive Committee.— Five members shall constitute a quo- 
rum of the Executive Committee. 


X [V.— Discretionary. 

Whatever pertains to the welfare of the Home not provided for in this 
Constitution or these By-Laws shall be left to the discretion of the Board 
of Managers. 

XV .— Amendments. 

The Constitution may be amended at any special or regular meeting of 
the Association, by a vote of two-thirds of the members present and vot- 
ing, provided that notice of said proposed amendment has been published 
in two county papers for one week. 


BY-LAWS 


I.— Meetings. 

The regular meetings of the Board of Managers shall be held at the 
Home on the third (3) Tuesday i in March, June, September, and Decem- 
ber. The regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at 
the Home on the third (3) Tuesday in each month. 


I1,.—Order of Business. 


The following shall be the order of business at the annual meeting of 
the Association : 


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Devotional Exercises. 

Report of Managers. 

Report of Secretary. 

Report of ‘Treasurer. 

Reports of Committees. 

Unfinished Business. 

New Business, 

Election of Managers. 

And at the meetings of the Board of Managers the order of business shall 
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Devotional Exercises. 

Roll Call. 

Reading Minutes of Previous Meeting. 
Report of Executive Committee. 
Report of Secretary. 

Report of ‘Treasurer. 

Report of Matron. 

Reports of Committees. 

Unfinished Business. 

New Business. 

Election of Officers and Members of the Executive Committee. 


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IITI.—Committees. 


The Standing Committees, the chairman of which must be a member 
of the Board of Managers, shall consist of five (5) persons. 

Each person appointed on a committee shall be held responsible for the 
duty assigned. In case of disability to act, he or she must give notice of 
the fact to the Secretary in writing, in order that a new appointment may 
be made. 

IV.—Vacancies. 

All vacancies in the Executive Committee or Board of Managers shall 
be filled by ballot, a majority vote of all the Managers being required to 
elect: 

V.—Visitors. 

The Home shall be open for visitors only at such times as may be di- 

rected by the Executive Committee. 


V I.— Collections. 


The Executive Committee shall appoint from among the members of 
the Association such persons as they may deem proper to solicit aid for the 
support of the Home, who shall report in writing to said committee, at 
their monthly meetings, all donations received by them. 


VI1.— Admittance to the Home. 
Children shall be admitted to the Home upon the written order of any 
member of the Board of Managers, subject to such rules as may be estab- 
lished by the Executive Committee. 


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VITT.—Withdrawal from the Home. 


No child committed to the care of the Home shall be withdrawn ex- 
cept by an order in writing from one or more Superintendents of the Poor, 
endorsed by one of the Executive Committee, or by an order of the Ex- 
ecutive Committee. 


LX.—Education. 


At the Home the children shall be educated according to the discretion 
of the Executive Committee, taught the principles of the Christian religion 
and habits of usefulness, and no sectarian peculiarities shall be inculcated. 


X.—Placing Children in Homes. 


As soon as the age and requirements of the children shall, in the opin- 
ion of the Executive Committee, render‘them suitable, they shall severally 
be placed out to some respectable person, and upon such arrangements as 
the committee may approve, pursuant to the provisions of the laws in re- 
lation to the subject. 


X1.— Guardianship. 

This Association may take under its care any children whose parents or 
guardians, by a written agreement, shall voluntarily surrender or entrust 
them to the Association for such a length of time as may be agreed upon. 

This Association shall then become the guardian of such children, and 
when the children attain a proper age, find them homes or place them at 
such trades or occupations as may be thought most desirable. 


X1I1.—Executive Committee. 


The Executive Committee shall elect their own chairman and arrange 
their order of business. 

They shall also make such rules for the internal management of the 
Home as they may deem proper, except as provided by the Constitution; 
they may employ and discharge such help as they may think proper and 
fix their compensation, or delegate such powers to one of their own num- 
ber or to the matron. 


XIII.—Committee on Clothing. 


This committee, the chairman of which must be a member of the Ex- 
ecutive Committee, shall have the supervision of the purchase of all furni- 
ture and bed-clothing required, and the purchasing, cutting, and making 
the necessary clothing for the children; see that seasonable clothing is 
adapted to each child; that all garments are properly marked, mended, 
and neatly kept in places provided for the purpose, and that an inventory 
of all the new garments supplied is given to the matron. 

Members of this committee shall visit the Home as often as necessary 
for the proper discharge of their duties, report monthly to the Executive 
Committee, and certify*to the correctness of all bills of goods purchased 
under their direction before payment by the Treasurer. 


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X1IV.—Committee on Instruction. 


This committee, the chairman of which must be a member of the Ex- 
ecutive Committee, shall inquire into the proficiency and progress of the 
children, and, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee, make 
such arrangements and purchase such books and other articles as may be 
deemed necessary for their proper instruction, literary and industrial, and 
for their amusement, and certify to the correctness of all bills of goods pur- 
chased under their direction before payment by the Treasurer ; see that 
the girls are taught to sew and do housework, and that the labor of the 
boys is properly directed. 

One or more members of this committee shall visit the Home at least 
once a fortnight, and they shall report monthly to the Executive Com- 
mittee. 


XV.—Committee for Placing Children in Homes. 


The committee appointed for this purpose, the chairman of which must 
be a member of the Executive Committee, may invite the Managers from 
the different towns in the county to co-operate with them in their efforts 
to find homes in which to place the children. 

It shall be the duty of this committee, with its associates, to have a 
friendly supervision of all children sent out from the Home, and to report 
through their chairman when such children are found improperly cared for 
or receiving unkind treatment. 

It shall be the duty of the chairman of this committee to notify the 
Manager living nearest to the location where a child has been placed, the 
name of the child, and the name and address of the person in whose care 
the child has been put, in order that such Manager may have an over- 
sight of the child. 

This committee shall report monthly to the Executive Committee. 


XV I,.— Neglect of Duty. 

Absence from two successive meetings of the Board of Managers, or 
three successive meetings of the Executive Committee, and inattention to 
assigned duties in the interval, except in case of sickness or satisfactory 
excuse (of which the Secretary must be notified), shall be considered 
equivalent to resignation, and vacancies arising therefrom may be filled at 
the next meeting of the Board of Managers. 


XV II.—Attention to Business. 


During the sessions of the Board of Managers or of the Executive Com- 
mittee the members shall attend exclusively to the business on hand. 


XV ITI.— Amendments. 


These By-Laws may be amended at any meeting of the Board of Man- 
agers by an affirmative vote of two thirds of all the members of the board 
present at such meeting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment 
has been given, in print or writing, to each member of the board at least 
ten days before such meeting. 


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